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FM04 MDV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,799 mi
Last recorded151,799 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 MDV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 151,799 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 15 May 2017 151,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens discoloured (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens discoloured (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 139,539 miles

Nearside Front head lamp glass discoloured

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front head lamp glass discoloured

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear parking brake low reading

Fail 16 May 2016 139,539 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front head lamp glass discoloured

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front head lamp glass discoloured

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear parking brake low reading

Pass 18 May 2015 126,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 126,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 114,749 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 104,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres wearing low on edges

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 26 May 2012 98,966 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 91,452 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 83,630 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 75,480 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 65,951 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 51,748 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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FM04 MDV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM04 MDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FM04 MDV registered?

FM04 MDV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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